scholarly journals The importance of professional based questionnaire in the dog’s acute and chronic pain evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 3229
Author(s):  
AK MARKOVSZKY ◽  
M DANES ◽  
E DUMITRESCU ◽  
F MUSELIN ◽  
AC STANCU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Pain Patient ◽  
Physiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Chronic Patients ◽  
Pain Evaluation ◽  
Reduction Of Pain

The measurement of pain levels is made differently depending if acute or chronic pain is diagnosed, objective (e.g. cortisol, prolactin, serotonin, catecholamines, or the cardiac frequency and arterial pressure evaluation) or subjective methods being imagined. All subjective methods are including questionnaires and specific additional methods. The aim was the verifying the effectiveness of drug and physiotherapy combinations by using an owner based questionnaire for the chronic patients and a veterinary professional based questionnaire for the acute pain patient group. In this study a total of 20 dogs with observable pain were selected and two groups (n = 10 / group), constituted: G1 - chronic pain, and G2 - acute pain. The treatment of dogs with acute signs of pain was made oral or injectable with NSAIDs administration and for dogs with signs of chronic pain, physiotherapy treatment and drug therapy was administered. The owners of the dogs with chronic pain received the HCPI questionnaire in order to evaluate their dog’s pain level subjectively. For the dogs with acute pain the veterinarian filled out the short form of Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS-SF). After initiating a Paired t-test in Excel 2010 with the scores obtained with HCPI and CMPS-SF, there was observed a significant reduction of pain after associated drug administration and physiotherapy and no significant evidence of acute pain after drug therapy. The used physiotherapy and drug combinations delivered a significant reduction of chronic pain, both clinically and visually mirrored in score reduction after treatments. The HCPI questionnaire could be considered a valuable tool for evaluating chronic pain in patients in the clinic environment. The CMPS-SF has also proven to be a very useful questionnaire in diagnose of acute pain and evaluation of the effectiveness of drug therapy used.

scholarly journals Multidimensional pain evaluation scale

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 03-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Aparecida Emm Faleiros Sousa ◽  
Lilian Varanda Pereira ◽  
Roberta Cardoso ◽  
Priscilla Hortense
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Line Length ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Statistical Validation ◽  
Pain Evaluation ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
Pain Descriptors

This study developed a pain evaluation scale and validated it for the Portuguese language. Development of the inventory - 308 readily available pain descriptors - were searched in international literature and validated by six judges. One hundred descriptors of acute pain and 100 descriptors of chronic pain were found, which were used in the next stage. Statistical validation - 493 health professionals and 146 patients experiencing acute and chronic pain participated in the study. Instructions, pain descriptors and respective definitions, pen and measuring tape were provided to participants. Psychophysical methods were used to establish categories, magnitude and cross-modality matching using line-length. Results revealed the ranking of the most frequently used descriptors of acute and chronic pain, with power equal to 0.99, close to the predicted (one), using line-length estimations. The Multidimensional Pain Evaluation Scale is thus validated for the Portuguese language.

scholarly journals Pain from the life cycle perspective: Evaluation and Measurement through psychophysical methods of category estimation and magnitude estimation

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Aparecida Emm Faleiros Sousa ◽  
Talita de Cássia Raminelli da Silva ◽  
Hilze Benigno de Oliveira Moura Siqueira ◽  
Simone Saltareli ◽  
Rodrigo Ramon Falconi Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Magnitude Estimation ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Pain Evaluation ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective ◽  
Category Estimation ◽  
Magnitude Estimation Method ◽  
Reliable Scale

Abstract Objective: to describe acute and chronic pain from the perspective of the life cycle. Methods: participants: 861 people in pain. The Multidimensional Pain Evaluation Scale (MPES) was used. Results: in the category estimation method the highest descriptors of chronic pain for children/ adolescents were "Annoying" and for adults "Uncomfortable". The highest descriptors of acute pain for children/adolescents was "Complicated"; and for adults was "Unbearable". In magnitude estimation method, the highest descriptors of chronic pain was "Desperate" and for descriptors of acute pain was "Terrible". Conclusions: the MPES is a reliable scale it can be applied during different stages of development.

Importance of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale as a Biopsychosocial Screening Instrument in TMD Pain Patient Subtyping

2021 ◽  
pp. 303-316
Author(s):  
Maria Hietaharju ◽  
Ritva Näpänkangas ◽  
Kirsi Sipilä ◽  
Tuija Teerijoki-Oksa ◽  
Johanna Tanner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Screening Instrument ◽  
Pain Patient

Measuring Pain in Outpatient Surgical Patients: Variation Resulting from Instrument Choice

2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
pp. 1292-1296 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Goodyear ◽  
Vic Velanovich
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Surgical Patients ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Chronic Pain Patients ◽  
Pain Patients

Our hypothesis is that the type of instrument will affect variation in pain assessment. A sample of 269 patients administered the visual analog pain scale (VAS) and the generic quality-of-life instrument, and the SF-36 were evaluated for gender, age, the VAS score and the bodily pain domain of the SF-36 (BP-SF-36) score, primary surgical diagnosis, preoperative or postoperative status, and type of operation. Patients were grouped into preoperative (Preop) and postoperative (postop) status and those with chronic pain (CP) conditions and acute/no pain (AP) conditions. Linear regression analysis showed statistically significant (all P value ≤ 0.0006) correlations between the VAS and BP-SF-36 scores all patients, preoperative patients, postoperative patients, acute pain patients, and chronic pain patients. However, the strength of these correlations were moderate (r values between 0.51 and 0.61). Preoperative had more pain compared with postoperative patients as measured by both the VAS and BP-SF-36 ( P = 0.05). Similarly, chronic pain patients had more pain compared with acute pain patients as measured by both scales ( P < 0.0001). Although there are statistically significant associations between the BP-SF-36 and VAS, the correlations are moderate. Different instruments may measure different aspects of pain and the precision with which pain is measured in surgical patients.

Duloxetine Added to Tramadol in Chronic Pain Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S500-S501
Author(s):  
M. Domijan ◽  
Z. Lončar ◽  
S. Udovičić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Chronic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionAbout 15–20% of the population suffering from the chronic pain. Over time, chronic pain can result in different emotional problems, social isolation, sleep disturbances, which reduce the quality of life. Chronic pain syndrome (CPS) indicates persistent pain, subjective symptoms in excess of objective findings, associated dysfunctional pain behavious and self-limitation in activities of daily living. Duloxetine is a potent antidepressant approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the chronic musculoskeletal disorder, diabetic neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, generallized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.ObjectiveTo determine the effect of duloxetine on the reduction of pain and psychosocial suffering.AimsThe goal of the treatment should be to effectively reduce pain while improving function and reducing psychosocial suffering.MethodsThirty-six adult, nondepressed patients, already on tramadol therapy were included. Patients with VAS (visual analogue scale) ≥ 4were treated with duloxetine for 13 weeks. We measured pain intensity with the McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form (MPQ-SF) and compared VAS before starting the treatment with duloxetine and weekly for 13 weeks.ResultsPain response was defined as a 30%decrease in the MPQ-SF. A total of 62.5% of the sample met these criteria for response. Among them, 13.8% of patients were discontinued because of adverse effects. Duloxetine significantly improved functioning and the quality of life in patients with CPS.ConclusionsBecause of it is analgesic properties, duloxetine in the lower antidepressant doses (60 mg taken ones daily) combined with tramadol (another analgesic agent) can be useful in CPS for patients who do not respond satisfactory to monotherapy.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Global Pain Scale with Chronic Pain Sufferers

2011 ◽  
Vol 1;14 (1;1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Douglas Gentile
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Pain Scales ◽  
Global Pain

Background: Many pain scales exist today; however, a comprehensive, easy-to-analyze test has yet to be available to evaluate a patient’s pain and understand the sociocultural, cognitive, and affective factors contributing to a patient’s overall pain experience. Many scales have attempted to create an all-encompassing pain assessment but remain incomplete in their assessment of pain and the contributing aspects of pain. Objective: To present the Global Pain Scale (GPS) as an alternative to current pain assessments and evaluate the reliability and construct validity of the GPS. Methods: Two hundred sixty-two undergraduates with chronic pain at a large midwestern university participated in this survey study. Participants reported in which of 14 specific body regions they have pain, the frequency of pain, and treatment history for their pain. Participants completed 4 scales— GPS, the West Haven Yale Scale (WHY), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the short form McGill (SF-MPQ) — in a randomized order. Results: The GPS demonstrated high criterion validity and high construct validity (including both convergent and discriminant validity). The total GPS scale and each of the subscales were reliable. The total GPS score was significantly correlated with all other subscales, excluding those for which there is a theoretical reason for them to not be correlated with our participant population. Limitations: A sample of college students was used, thus decreasing the generalizability of these findings to patients approximating our sample. Conclusions: The GPS is a valid scale that is concise and easily interpreted. The GPS is a comprehensive assessment of pain evaluating pain, emotions, clinical outcomes, and daily activities. This may be a valuable tool for evaluation and treatment planning for interventional pain management physicians. Key words: chronic pain, pain assessment comprehensive pain scale, pain scales

Acute Pain in the Chronic Pain Patient

2020 ◽  
pp. 239-249
Author(s):  
Eric Reilly ◽  
Larry Manders ◽  
Keth Pride
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Chronic Pain Patient ◽  
Pain Patient

scholarly journals Pain Prevalence in Nine- to 13-Year-Old School Children

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam van Dijk ◽  
Patricia A McGrath ◽  
William Pickett ◽  
Elizabeth G VanDenKerkhof
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
School Children ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Recurrent Pain ◽  
Pain Experience ◽  
Growing Pains ◽  
Pain Prevalence ◽  
Childhood Pain ◽  
Pain Experiences

BACKGROUND: Despite significant progress in the epidemiology of chronic pain in adults, major gaps remain in our understanding of the epidemiology of chronic pain in children. In particular, the incidence, prevalence and sensory characteristics of many types of pain in Canadian children are unknown.OBJECTIVES: A study to obtain the lifetime and point prevalence of common acute pains, recurrent pain syndromes and chronic pains was conducted in a cohort of 495 school children, nine to 13 years of age, in eastern Ontario.METHODS: Children reported their pain experiences and described the intensity, affect and duration of the pains experienced over the previous month by completing the Pain Experience Interview –Short Form.RESULTS: The majority of children (96%) experienced some acute pain over the previous month, with headache (78%) being most frequently reported. Lifetime prevalence for certain acute pains differed significantly by sex (P<0.05). Fifty-seven per cent of children reported experiencing at least one recurrent pain, while 6% were identified as having had or currently having chronic pain.DISCUSSION: The prevalence of acute pain in this Canadian cohort is consistent with international estimates of acute pain experiences (ie, headache) and recurrent pain problems (ie, recurring headache, abdominal pain and growing pains). However, 6% of children reported chronic pain. The self-completed Pain Experience Interview – Short Form provides a feasible administration technique for obtaining population estimates of childhood pain, and for conducting longitudinal studies to identify risk and prognostic factors for chronic pain.

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